Oregon at War: Military policytag:blog.oregonlive.com,2014:/oregonatwar/11632013-01-30T22:59:17ZBy The Oregonian's Mike FrancisMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advanceChinese wind firm sues to void Oregon sale blocked by Obama for national security reasonstag:blog.oregonlive.com,2013:/oregonatwar//1163.98901722013-01-30T22:59:17Z2013-04-10T00:36:50ZThe story of Ralls Corp. vs. Terna Energy has many players -- Chinese industrialists, Oregon land owners, Navy pilots and an endangered ground squirrel.Mike Francis | mfrancis@oregonian.comhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/mfrancis/index.html
The story of Ralls Corp. vs. Terna Energy has many players -- Chinese industrialists, Oregon land owners, Navy pilots and an endangered ground squirrel.
Two voices from Portland on the women-in-combat storytag:blog.oregonlive.com,2013:/oregonatwar//1163.98489462013-01-24T17:16:25Z2013-03-01T06:39:25ZGoing to yesterday's awards ceremony allowed me to add a couple of paragraphs to our wire story in today's paper.Mike Francis | mfrancis@oregonian.comhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/mfrancis/index.html
Going to yesterday's awards ceremony allowed me to add a couple of paragraphs to our wire story in today's paper.
D.C. judge dismisses Chinese suit over Oregon wind farm deal; Ralls could re-filetag:blog.oregonlive.com,2013:/oregonatwar//1163.98972332013-01-31T21:14:07Z2013-03-01T06:29:25ZThe lawsuit brought this week by Chinese-owned Ralls Corp. against the energy holding company from which it bought four Oregon wind farm projects was dismissed by a federal judge.Mike Francis | mfrancis@oregonian.comhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/mfrancis/index.html
The lawsuit brought this week by Chinese-owned Ralls Corp. against the energy holding company from which it bought four Oregon wind farm projects was dismissed by a federal judge.
The new cyber and drone pilot medal will outrank the Bronze Startag:blog.oregonlive.com,2013:/oregonatwar//1163.99953072013-02-14T21:36:06Z2013-03-01T06:26:27ZIn one of Leon Panetta's last acts as Defense Secretary, he outlined the way the military will honor drone pilots and cyberwarriors.Mike Francis | mfrancis@oregonian.comhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/mfrancis/index.html
In one of Leon Panetta's last acts as Defense Secretary, he outlined the way the military will honor drone pilots and cyberwarriors.
Military takes next step toward neutrality in sexual identitytag:blog.oregonlive.com,2013:/oregonatwar//1163.99692522013-02-11T17:28:38Z2013-03-01T06:26:08ZOn his way out of office, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta extends some military benefits to same-sex couples. Mike Francis | mfrancis@oregonian.comhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/mfrancis/index.html
On his way out of office, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta extends some military benefits to same-sex couples.
Understanding drone strikes, arming Syrian rebels, VA wait timestag:blog.oregonlive.com,2013:/oregonatwar//1163.99520612013-02-08T16:51:37Z2013-03-01T06:24:49ZAn end-of-the-week collection of some key stories in the news.Mike Francis | mfrancis@oregonian.comhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/mfrancis/index.html
An end-of-the-week collection of some key stories in the news.
More positioning around the potential nomination of Chuck Hageltag:blog.oregonlive.com,2012:/oregonatwar//1163.96859752012-12-27T20:43:47Z2012-12-27T20:49:44ZA recommended take on the seemingly sinking candidacy of not-yet nominated SecDef in waiting, Chuck Hagel, from Foreign PolicyMike Francis | mfrancis@oregonian.comhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/mfrancis/index.html
A recommended take on the seemingly sinking candidacy of not-yet nominated SecDef in waiting, Chuck Hagel, from Foreign Policy
Day care, drones and SecDeftag:blog.oregonlive.com,2012:/oregonatwar//1163.96514172012-12-20T18:10:12Z2012-12-20T18:26:33ZA few items in the headlines today ... including a couple that will remain in the news for a while.Mike Francis | mfrancis@oregonian.comhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/mfrancis/index.html
A few items in the headlines today ... including a couple that will remain in the news for a while.
Remember all those promised savings from BRAC? They've vaporizedtag:blog.oregonlive.com,2012:/oregonatwar//1163.95596112012-12-05T23:09:46Z2012-12-05T23:29:29ZThe Oregonian reported last year that the consolidation of facilities in Oregon would result in no savings to taxpayers, and now it's clear that joint-basing moves aren't paying off either.Mike Francis | mfrancis@oregonian.comhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/mfrancis/index.html
The Oregonian reported last year that the consolidation of facilities in Oregon would result in no savings to taxpayers, and now it's clear that joint-basing moves aren't paying off either.
Senate defense authorization includes Wyden amendment on contractor indemnificationtag:blog.oregonlive.com,2012:/oregonatwar//1163.95529312012-12-05T00:20:25Z2012-12-05T00:27:44ZRipples from the federal lawsuit brought by Oregon soldiers against defense contractor KBR Inc. were felt today in Washington, when the Senate passed the 2013 defense authorization.Mike Francis | mfrancis@oregonian.comhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/mfrancis/index.html
Ripples from the federal lawsuit brought by Oregon soldiers against defense contractor KBR Inc. were felt today in Washington, when the Senate passed the 2013 defense authorization.
Military personnel costs, Petraeus and the UCMJ, Ralls and the Oregon windfarmtag:blog.oregonlive.com,2012:/oregonatwar//1163.94440262012-11-15T18:01:21Z2012-11-15T18:20:35ZHere's a roundup of some large and small issues in the news today. The personnel costs item sounds dry, but it's a huge driver on defense spending discussions.Mike Francis | mfrancis@oregonian.comhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/mfrancis/index.html
Here's a roundup of some large and small issues in the news today. The personnel costs item sounds dry, but it's a huge driver on defense spending discussions.
Sexual assault in the military: The issue that won't go awaytag:blog.oregonlive.com,2012:/oregonatwar//1163.93406422012-11-02T16:46:29Z2012-11-02T17:18:25ZThe Defense Dept. has acknowledged that the problem is underreported and difficult to stop. Some of the victims are saying: EnoughMike Francis | mfrancis@oregonian.comhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/mfrancis/index.html
The Defense Dept. has acknowledged that the problem is underreported and difficult to stop. Some of the victims are saying: Enough
Sequestration will 'hollow out' the National Guard: McHaletag:blog.oregonlive.com,2012:/oregonatwar//1163.88500052012-08-16T16:14:23Z2012-08-16T16:35:46ZMuch of the argument about sequestration has centered on the threatened $500 billion slice it would take from the Defense Department. A leading analyst points out that the National Guard would be a major casualty.Mike Francis | mfrancis@oregonian.comhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/mfrancis/index.html
Much of the argument about sequestration has centered on the threatened $500 billion slice it would take from the Defense Department. A leading analyst points out that the National Guard would be a major casualty.
And now, a few words from SecDef Leon Panettatag:blog.oregonlive.com,2012:/oregonatwar//1163.88437122012-08-15T15:22:04Z2012-08-15T15:28:08ZNobody seems to be talking about it on the campaign trail, so the Defense Secretary states the obvious.Mike Francis | mfrancis@oregonian.comhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/mfrancis/index.html
Nobody seems to be talking about it on the campaign trail, so the Defense Secretary states the obvious.
Stanley McChrystal joins the chorus of those calling for a drafttag:blog.oregonlive.com,2012:/oregonatwar//1163.86271212012-07-03T20:48:17Z2012-07-03T21:08:30ZIf you don't draft troops, the war effort is not representative of the population, says the retired general.Mike Francis | mfrancis@oregonian.comhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/mfrancis/index.html
If you don't draft troops, the war effort is not representative of the population, says the retired general.
Last year, it was just June at the Pentagon. This year, it's Gay Pride monthtag:blog.oregonlive.com,2012:/oregonatwar//1163.85218092012-06-15T16:33:07Z2012-06-15T16:38:47ZThe military used to avoid the question of sexual identity. Now it's OK to ask and tell, as the Associated Press reports this morning.Mike Francis | mfrancis@oregonian.comhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/mfrancis/index.html
The military used to avoid the question of sexual identity. Now it's OK to ask and tell, as the Associated Press reports this morning.
A visit to Arlington's Section 60tag:blog.oregonlive.com,2012:/oregonatwar//1163.79099482012-03-14T15:56:10Z2012-03-14T16:03:50ZI never imagined I would use this space to link to a Dana Milbank column, but he wrote something for the Washington Post that every American ought to read.Mike Francis | mfrancis@oregonian.comhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/mfrancis/index.html
I never imagined I would use this space to link to a Dana Milbank column, but he wrote something for the Washington Post that every American ought to read.
Eight women sue military, saying they were raped or sexually assaultedtag:blog.oregonlive.com,2012:/oregonatwar//1163.78646242012-03-07T17:38:46Z2012-03-07T19:00:41ZThe lawsuit, filed in federal court in Washington, D.C., names Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and former and current Defense and Navy secretaries and Marine Corps commandants.Mike Francis | mfrancis@oregonian.comhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/mfrancis/index.html
The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Washington, D.C., names Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and former and current Defense and Navy secretaries and Marine Corps commandants.
Women in the military, talking to the Taliban, keeping Congress in the loop and accounting for the missingtag:blog.oregonlive.com,2012:/oregonatwar//1163.77066172012-02-09T17:07:31Z2012-02-09T22:34:37ZIn today's roundup: Ron Wyden, Bowe Bergdahl, the Taliban and military women.Mike Francis | mfrancis@oregonian.comhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/mfrancis/index.html
In today's roundup: Ron Wyden, Bowe Bergdahl, the Taliban and military women.
Today's news brings two examples of the hazards of "the strategic corporal"tag:blog.oregonlive.com,2012:/oregonatwar//1163.75655022012-01-13T19:28:25Z2012-01-13T19:49:19ZWhat can happen to international relations when a low-ranking member of the military takes an action that provokes an incident?Mike Francis | mfrancis@oregonian.comhttp://connect.oregonlive.com/user/mfrancis/index.html
What can happen to international relations when a low-ranking member of the military takes an action that provokes an incident?